Flexibility emerged as the key motivating factor for riders’
participation in the gig economy. Most riders view gig work as
a short-term source of income.
| 60% | Of the riders entered the gig economy during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Out of this, 4% were previously in upper management, 20% in middle management and 21% in skills-based/non-office jobs) |
| 57% | Named flexibility as the top motivating factor that drove their participation in the gig economy. |
| 30% | Named the ability to combine work with caring for loved ones as a key factor in their participation. |
| 38% | Were able to top up their income levels. |
| 37% | Were able to tap on an immediate source of income by participating a rider partner. |
| 21% | May work for another six months to two years. |
| 39% | Intend to continue participating in the gig economy intermittently. |
| 34% | Anticipate making long-term commitments (more than three years) to gig-work. |
